Pecan

Weeping Fig

About Pecan and Weeping Fig

Pecan

Weeping Fig

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico

Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Ficus benjamina

Number of Varieties

8800

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Temperate Regions, tropical environments, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-910-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-10

Sunset Zone

2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20

H1, H2, 13, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Thicket/Colonizing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm2,440.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm3,050.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Yellow, Red, Green, Pink, Orange Red, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Cuttings, Layering

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer

Water carefully

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers

10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels

Red blotch, Soft scales

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Drought, Full Sun, Shade areas, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Birds

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Bonsai, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis

Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root

Other Uses

Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry

Container

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

FICUS benjamina

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Weeping Fig, Benjamin's fig, Ficus tree

In Hindi

पेकॉन

रो अंजीर

In German

Pekannuss

Birkenfeige

In French

Pacanier

figuier pleureur

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

higo llorón

In Greek

Pecan

κλάμα σύκο

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

chorando fig

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

płacz rys

In Latin

Pecan

Plorans ficum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Urticales

Family

Juglandaceae

Moraceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Ficus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Ficeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

19850

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Weeping Fig

Wondering what are the properties of Pecan and Weeping Fig? We provide you with everything About Pecan and Weeping Fig. Pecan doesn't have thorns and Weeping Fig doesn't have thorns. Also Pecan does not have fragrant flowers. Pecan has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and Sinuses and Weeping Fig has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and Sinuses. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pecan and Weeping Fig and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pecan and Weeping Fig

Season and care of Pecan and Weeping Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Weeping Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Weeping Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Weeping Fig is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Weeping Fig is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Pecan and Weeping Fig Physical Information

Pecan and Weeping Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Weeping Fig height is 2,440.00 cm and width 3,050.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Weeping Fig are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Weeping Fig flower color:
Weeping Fig leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Pecan and Weeping Fig

Care of Pecan and Weeping Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Weeping Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Weeping Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.